WSCC monitoring coronavirus concerns closely. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Scott Ward, in a memo to college employees today, said college officials, along with local public school and health officials are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. He said the college will continue to hold face-to-face classes at this time, but is ramping up its efforts to transition…
Corrections officer charged with CSC involving inmate. LUDINGTON — A former corrections deputy at the Mason County Jail has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) stemming from an “inappropriate relationship” he allegedly had with a woman who had been an inmate at the jail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Brad Jany, who has since been fired…
Fountain woman faces truancy charges. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for a 31-year-old Fountain woman on the charge of truancy. According to Scottville Police Chief Matt Murphy, the woman’s child has accumulated 23 unexcused absences from Mason County Central Schools. Under Michigan law, truancy is defined as a child who has 10 or more…
Fountain man arrested for fifth DWLS charge. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Fountain man was arrested by the Mason County sheriff’s deputies for a subsequent-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) charge following a traffic stop Tuesday, March 10, shortly before 10…
Go jump in the lake, and feed local students. Letter to the Editor by Tara Autrey Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. Dear Editor, I am about to drive my family and friends crazy. Nearly every sentence I utter…
Kindergarten students to participate in second Deposit Day. The Community Foundation for Mason County will host its second Kickstart to Career Deposit Day on March 18. The program allows kindergarten students participating in the program to deposit money into a special savings account set up at West Shore Bank. The accounts cannot be withdrawn until after high school graduation. “We…
Recent births, posted March 11, 2020. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Hattie Lynn Zwagerman, the daughter of Bev and Jacob Zwagerman of Fountain, was born Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Lee Sellner Tyndall, the son of Ashley and Jeremy…
Rain expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Fog is expected to give way to cloudy conditions this evening. Low temperature of 36 degrees. Thursday, March 12, 2020 Cloudy with showers. High 52; low 33 Precipitation: 40% day; 60% evening. Wind: SSE 16 mph day; WSW 19 mph evening. Humidity: 78% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 8:02 a.m.; sunset: 7:49 p.m.…
Free Soil Township voters approve community center millage. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Voters in Free Soil Township voted 135 to 67 to approve a .5 mill increase for five years Tuesday during the Presidential Primary election. The millage’s purpose is for operating and maintaining the Free Soil Community Center. The estimated increase will raise approximately $16,000 in the first year.
Man pleads guilty to fleeing police, resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 10, to fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Christopher Joseph Sekenske, Jr., of 906 N. Washington Ave., was initially facing a second count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-degree fleeing and eluding police, which will be…
Oriole News: Reading month at Lakeview and Franklin elementary schools. By Kate Krieger, Staff Writer. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in cooperation with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON – March is National Reading Month and to celebrate, Lakeview and Franklin elementary schools participate in a variety of events that focus on reading, literacy and authors. From…
Obituary: Rosie Abrahamson, 85, of Ludington. Rosie (Spanos) Abrahamson was born on October 29, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Pauline (Koikas) Spanos. She married Ward Abrahamson on November 6, 1954 at Stearns Motor Inn in Ludington. Rosie passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She graduated from Ludington High School in the…
Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Patty Kelly, born to teach. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. Mason County Press is featuring area educators each…
Man goes to court hearing, gets arrested on other charges. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police at the Mason County Courthouse Monday, March 9, shortly before 11:30 a.m. on a two-count felony warrant on charges…
Snow tonight, Wednesday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Period of snow showers late tonight with a low temperature of 29 degrees. Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Mostly cloudy with snow showers during the morning. High 41; low 35 Precipitation: 50%; low 10% Wind: S 6 mph day; SSE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 84% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 8:04 a.m.; sunset:…
Recent deaths, posted March 10, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rosie Abrahamson, 85, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 9, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Danny Warner, 80, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Mary Jane Walsh, 88, of…
Tuesday is Presidential Primary in Michigan. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may only vote in one party’s primary, Democrat or Republican. Some precincts also have other issues on the ballot, see below. Republican candidates include: Mark Sanford Donald Trump Joe Walsh Bill Wield Democrat candidates include: Michael Bennet Joe Biden Michael Bloomberg Cory Booker Pete Buttigieg…
The Scoop: Vehicle reform and its impact on senior citizens. Today on a special edition of MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Scott Smith and Joe Knowles of Smith & Eddy Insurance Inc about Michigan’s no-fault vehicle insurance reforms and the impact on senior citizens. This edition of The Scoop is presented by Smith & Eddy Insurance Inc, with…
Branch man charged with strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Kody Michael, Shriver, 28, of 7919 E. Navajo Trail has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the charge of assault by strangulation following an incident that took place at his residence on Friday, March 6, at 7:43 a.m. He was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Assault with intent to…
McGill-Rizer announces Democratic run for 101st House seat. LUDINGTON — Beth McGill-Rizer of Ludington has announced she will be running for the Democratic nomination to run for the Michigan House of Representatives 101st District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann, who has stated he will seek…
MCE to present ‘Delirium’s Daughters’ FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Schools drama club will present “Delirium’s Daughters” by Nicholas Korn Wednesday, March 18, Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The play is directed by Anesa Beilfuss Gulembo. When four suitors arrive…
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